resources
The elopement resources below are just the tip of the iceberg – so many customized ideas and info are waiting for you!
Think of your elopement as an adventure first, and a wedding second.
It’s what I tell all my couples. It’s easy to feel stuck and unimaginative. Why? Because the wedding industry likes to put us in boxes that leave little room for imagination and uniqueness.
With that in mind, adventure on, and if you’re interested in surrounding yourselves with likeminded kickass people, click the link below.
GENERAL RESOURCES
General resources can include tips for a wedding dress that moves, what your friends and family really think about you eloping, and how to make your elopement feel “special”.
PLANNING RESOURCES
How to included loved ones who have passed away, how to pack your wedding dress, sample elopement day timelines, how long hair/makeup takes, and more!
LOCATION RESOURCES
Inside info on my most frequent elopement locations, including Oregon, Alaska, Hawaii, Glacier National Park, and Coastal Redwoods.
I’m giving away a free copy of “Elope Your Life”
As a thank you to couples like the ones I get to adventure with, here is a free copy of my book that’s helped get couples hyped for an intentional adventure.
This book is full of inspiration, beautiful stories, and ACTIONABLE items to guide you to the inspirational day that’s already inside you.
*BONUS* – You’ll also receive a copy of my elopement planning and packing checklist!
Ready to Capture your Adventure?
Let’s connect!
FEATURED RESOURCES
Should I Invite Guests to my Elopement? 3 Pros and 3 Cons
Should I Invite Guests to my Elopement?3 Pros and Cons Digging the resources? You ain’t seen nothing yet… Let’s create a day for you that’s wild, bold, and full of…
How to Get Married Abroad as a U.S. Citizen: 5 Important Things to Know
How to Get Married Abroad as a U.S. Citizen:Important Things to Know Your guide to marrying abroad in several popular countries as a United States citizen. Digging the resources? You…
The Best Oregon Waterfall Elopement Locations
The Best Oregon Waterfall Elopement Locations Digging the resources? You ain’t seen nothing yet… Let’s create a day for you that’s wild, bold, and full of fun in a dramatic…
Include Your Kids in Your Elopement – A “How To”
Include Your Kids in Your Elopement – A “How To” You want to elope—I fully support that! You’ve scouted locations, read up on how to pick a dress, and have…
The Truth About How Long Hair and Makeup Takes
The Truth About How Long Hair and Makeup Takes How long does hair and makeup really take on your wedding or elopement day? Ok, it’s time to have a talk…
How to Elope in Alaska in 2024 🏔️ – BEST Locations & More!
2024 Alaska Elopement Guide & Custom Elopement Packages In Alaska ALASKA IS A WONDERLAND FULL OF TOWERING MOUNTAIN PEAKS ACCESSIBLE BY HIKING OR HELICOPTER, ABUNDANT WILDLIFE, AND ADVENTURES FOR DAYS…
What if it Rains* on Your Elopement Day
What if it Rains* on Your Elopement Day What to Expect if Rains on Your Elopement Day Are you ready to elope your life? Let’s create a day for you…
Marriage License Info for all 50 States
Marriage License Info forall 50 States Ready to start your adventure? Glad you’re here! As an adventure elopement photographer, I know a thing or two about what it takes to…
Quiz – Where Should You Elope? | Adventure Elopement Photographer
Quiz – Where Should You Elope? If you’re undecided on where you should elope or an intimate wedding, try taking this quiz! Loading… OTHER BLOG POSTS YOU MIGHT BE…
GENERAL RESOURCES
6 Big Wedding Photographer Red Flags – #2 may surprise you
6 wedding photographer red flags, and #2 might surprise you Your wedding day is one of the most significant moments of your life, and capturing those precious memories requires the…
A Long vs Short Engagement: Which is Better?
A Long vs Short Engagement: Which is Better? Is it better to have a long or short engagement? There are so many things to think about when planning you’re elopement…
Dog-Friendly Elopement Locations in Oregon You’ll Love
Dog-Friendly Oregon Elopement Locations You’ll Love Digging the resources? You ain’t seen nothing yet… Let’s create a day for you that’s wild, bold, and full of fun in a dramatic…
How to Include Pets in Your Wedding or Elopement if They Can’t be There
7+ ideas how to Include Pets in Your Wedding or Elopement if They Can’t be There Sometimes the places we want to elope aren’t super dog-friendly, and you can’t have…
Non-White Elopement Gowns: 8 Incredible Options
Non-White Elopement Gowns: 8 Incredible Options Beautiful Options for the Fiancé(e) Who Doesn’t Want to Wear a White Wedding Gown Yay! You’re getting married, and that means that you get…
Go With the Flow – Elopement Dress Ideas for Movement
Go With the Flow – Elopement Dress Ideas for Movement Searching for a flowy wedding dress? You’ve come to the right spot! With ease. Choosing a dress that allows for…
My 5 Favorite Adventure Elopement Bouquets
My 5 Favorite Adventure Elopement Bouquets If you’re anything like me, you don’t have answers for “What’s your favorite ______” type of questions. But those question responses are always fun…
Traditional Wedding Costs vs. Adventure Elopement Costs
Traditional Wedding Costs vs. Adventure Elopement Costs Digging the resources? You ain’t seen nothing yet… Let’s create a day for you that’s wild, bold, and full of fun in a…
So You’re Afraid Eloping Won’t Feel Special…
So You’re Afraid Eloping Won’t Feel Special… I’m worried my elopement day won’t feel special. As an adventure elopement photographer, that’s something I hear really often when couples are debating…
PLANNING RESOURCES
Top 10 Questions to Ask Your Wedding or Elopement Photographer
10 Questions to Ask Your Wedding or Elopement Photographer Questions to ask in order to set expectations before booking Your wedding day is one of the most significant moments of…
Should I Invite Guests to my Elopement? 3 Pros and 3 Cons
Should I Invite Guests to my Elopement?3 Pros and Cons Digging the resources? You ain’t seen nothing yet… Let’s create a day for you that’s wild, bold, and full of…
How to Get Married in the United States as a Foreign Citizen in 6 Steps! 🇬🇧🇪🇺
How to Get Married in the US as a Foreign Citizen in 6 Steps! 🇬🇧🇪🇺 Getting married is a wonderful and exciting experience, but it can be a bit more…
How to Get Married Abroad as a U.S. Citizen: 5 Important Things to Know
How to Get Married Abroad as a U.S. Citizen:Important Things to Know Your guide to marrying abroad in several popular countries as a United States citizen. Digging the resources? You…
How to Cancel Your Wedding and Elope
How To Cancel Your Wedding and Elope Digging the resources? You ain’t seen nothing yet… Let’s create a day for you that’s wild, bold, and full of fun in a…
A Long vs Short Engagement: Which is Better?
A Long vs Short Engagement: Which is Better? Is it better to have a long or short engagement? There are so many things to think about when planning you’re elopement…
Sample Elopement Timelines
SAMPLE ELOPEMENT TIMELINES Once you decide to elope and choose your destination, planning the specifics of the day can begin. One question that is on the minds of couples is…
How to Include Loved Ones in Your Elopement Who Have Passed Away
How to Include Loved Ones in Your Elopement Who Have Passed Away Your elopement is one of the most memorable days of your life. Whether you choose to have a…
How to Pack Your Wedding Dress for Your Elopement
How to Pack Your Wedding Dress for Your Elopement Yay! You and your partner are heading off on your adventure elopement, and from the license to the officiant, everything is…
LOCATION RESOURCES
How to Elope on the Oregon Coast in 2024
How to Elope on the Oregon Coast in 2024 Coming from a local, you’ve got better locations than Cannon Beach to consider. Digging the resources? You ain’t seen nothing yet……
So You Wanna Elope on the Oregon Coast at Secret Beach or Natural Bridges?
What to Know if You Want to Elope on the Oregon Coast at Secret Beach or Natural Bridges Elope on the Oregon Coast at Secret Beach or Natural Bridges So…
5 Most Extreme Places to Elope
5 Most Extreme Places to Elope Eloping is on your mind, but for you and your partner, it’s not just about a destination or having an intimate wedding. I mean,…
How to Elope in Moab | Your Moab Elopement Guide
ELOPE IN MOAB WITH a TOP MOAB ELOPEMENTS PHOTOGRAPHER, SAM STARNS Digging the resources? you ain’t seen nothing yet. sam@samstarns.com @samstarns MOAB ELOPEMENT OFFERS GREAT DESERT VIBES WITH RED ROCK…
The Best Oregon Waterfall Elopement Locations
The Best Oregon Waterfall Elopement Locations Digging the resources? You ain’t seen nothing yet… Let’s create a day for you that’s wild, bold, and full of fun in a dramatic…
Elope in the Redwoods 2024🌲: Guide to a Magic Elopement✨
Elope In The Redwoods Guide 2024: Custom Redwood Elopement Packages YOUR ULTIMATE GUIDE TO ELOPING IN THE REDWOODS, INCLUDING LOCATIONS, PERMIT INFO, LEAVE NO TRACE PRACTICES, VENDOR RECOMMENDATIONS, AND MORE…
How to Elope in Alaska in 2024 🏔️ – BEST Locations & More!
2024 Alaska Elopement Guide & Custom Elopement Packages In Alaska ALASKA IS A WONDERLAND FULL OF TOWERING MOUNTAIN PEAKS ACCESSIBLE BY HIKING OR HELICOPTER, ABUNDANT WILDLIFE, AND ADVENTURES FOR DAYS…
Which Hawaiian Island Should You Elope To?
Which Hawaiian Island Should You Elope To? The idea of eloping to Hawaii is on so many minds. But which Hawaiian island should you elope to? 2021 UPDATE: I often…
5 Things to Know When Eloping in a National Park
5 Things to Know When Eloping in a National Park 5 things you should know when you elope in a national park… Over the last few years, there’s definitely been…
Elope at the Christmas Valley Sand Dunes in Central Oregon
Elope at the Christmas Valley Sand Dunes in Central Oregon Elope in the Christmas Valley Sand Dunes. Yep. The dunes aren’t just limited to the Oregon Coast. Christmas Valley, what…
How to Elope in the Alvord Desert, Oregon
How To Elope in the Alvord Desert, Oregon A local Oregonian’s guide to a favorite and lesser-known epic desert location Digging the resources? You ain’t seen nothing yet… Let’s create…
Quiz – Where Should You Elope in the Pacific Northwest? | Adventure Elopement Photographer
Quiz – Where Should You Elope in the Pacific Northwest? Have you decided on the Pacific Northwest as your elopement location? Or have you heard that the landscape varies so…
